ALLEN EDMONDS APPRECIATION THREAD EDITION 2O22

[matwa]

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[matwa]

Looks like someone bought these out from under me. I had them in the Cart and they disappeared.

 

[JFWR]

My vintage Chesters from 1988 have a 1903 code in them. I believe that indicates the 3 last?

 

[EZB]

Graduation party

 

[madhat]

https://poshmark.com/listing/Allen-Edmonds-YALE-Olive-Tan-Suede-Oxfords-13-5f36aaee463d4fa6eb4faa6c

@ProfilaBinding don’t you wish they were a better size too?!?

 

[Shoenut]

Time to pull out a man’s shoe.

 

[dpgaloot]

Looking at high-quality silver cuff links… where do y’all go?

I voted vintage when I was wearing cufflinks. I still have several pair of Tiffany Elsa Peretti "Bean" designs in silver and gold, some of which I got on eBay.

 

[smfdoc]

My vintage Chesters from 1988 have a 1903 code in them. I believe that indicates the 3 last?

Correct, also called the 73 last. It had the largest girth for high vamps of all AE lasts at that time.

The 73 last came in the following sizes.

 

[EdwardWilson]

Correct, also called the 73 last. It had the largest girth for high vamps of all AE lasts at that time.

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The 73 last came in the following sizes.

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Brilliant.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

https://poshmark.com/listing/Allen-Edmonds-YALE-Olive-Tan-Suede-Oxfords-13-5f36aaee463d4fa6eb4faa6c

@ProfilaBinding don’t you wish they were a better size too?!?

I've seen those before, but they are not quite my cup of tea. The color is okay, but I prefer 5 eyelets for PTBs.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

For anyone looking for new, in-box, vintage AEs, I would recommend seller abenne37 on Poshmark.

He has dozens of old stock in very clever models, in a variety of sizes:

NEW Allen Edmonds Chester Burgundy Wingtip Oxfords 11.5 C

Shop abenne37's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Allen Edmonds Chester Burgundy Wingtips Wingtip Oxfords Dress Shoes size 11.5 C! NEW IN BOX! Please make reasonable offers and bundle! Ask questions! :)

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NEW Allen Edmonds McAllister Burgundy Wingtip Oxfords 9 C

Shop abenne37's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Allen Edmonds McAllister Burgundy Brogue Balmoral Wingtip Wingtips Oxfords Dress Shoes size 9 C! NEW IN BOX! Please make reasonable offers and bundle!! Ask questions! :)

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He does have a really impressive collection for sale (many in my size). Most of the ones in my size are polished cobbler, so that's why I haven't been more interested.

 

[EdwardWilson]

He does have a really impressive collection for sale (many in my size). Most of the ones in my size are polished cobbler, so that's why I haven't been more interested.

Is there an easy way to identify polished cobbler?

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Is there an easy way to identify polished cobbler?

If it's new, it's very shiny and it will usually have a much more consistent color all across the shoe. Calf and shell will have more variation within the color. If it is used, polished cobbler will often have more obvious creases.

 

[matwa]

Shelton this morning

 

[Thrift Couture]

I’m really starting to dig this loafer thing.

Spoiler: Non AE content.

Alden LHS in Mahogany shell cordovan.

Alden keeps depleting the slush fund, hopefully AE will offer something sweet so I may spread it around. Lbvs!